Commercial Manager

Company: Kelvin Jute Mill (https://kelvinjute.com/)

Kelvin Jute Mills was founded by Sir Charles McLeod in 1907. It was part of the McLeod Group which owned and managed 10 Jute Mills, 16 Tea Companies, and Light Railways. In 1917 it was operating with 600 looms. It also operated a 2ft 6in/762mm narrow gauge (NG) system train inside the campus.

Since then, the Mill has grown to accomplish a lot over the time and has strong processes and quality control systems in place. The company is professionally managed by an independent and professional Board of Directors.

The Mill employs over 2600 workmen and 200 staff. The production capacity post modernization in 2018 and 2019 has become 100 Metric Tons per day. All types of high-quality Jute Yarn, Fabric and Bags are manufactured in-house. The Quality control processes and our ability to track defects up to originating point using intensive information technology with process control has enabled us to meet international standards and appreciation for our work.

Job Location: Titagarh (Near Barrackpore)

Role & responsibilities

Role Summary: The Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the commercial and administrative operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies, ensuring the profitability of the factory, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. He will act as a bridge between the operational and strategic goals of the organization, contributing to overall growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute commercial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Review and approve contractor bills to ensure accuracy and adherence to agreed terms.
• Process the contractor payments with consideration of statutory compliance.
• Cash handling in absence of cashier.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to validate work completed against invoices.
• Monitor and manage stock levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Implement effective inventory control measures.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and oversee their implementation.
• Oversee insurance matters related to factory operations, assets, and employees.
• Liaisons with government bodies for implementing and renewal of Factory Statutory Compliance/License.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for manufacturing operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Any Bachelors degree.
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in a commercial role, within the manufacturing or industrial sector (preferably in Jute or Textile Industries)
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.